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TIM TALK
Looking forward to reading more about Pleasanton in the 1950sIf you wondered what growing up in Pleasanton in the 1950s was like, Donna McMillion has an answer for you—her new book. The all-volunteer effort...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 28, 2023There are no comments yet. 856 Views
TIM TALK
The diversity police up the ante in the UC systemCalMatters Columnist Dan Walters pointed out recently just how whacko the University of California’s policies have gotten. Walters noted that the University...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 30, 2019Last comment by Jaye, on Jul 31, 2019 at 8:14 pm | 9 comments | 790 Views
COUPLE'S NET
I Do, I Don’t: One Reason Feelings MatterClients often say, “Why do my feelings matter? What’s the point? They’re not efficient. I’ve gotten this far without knowing my feelings.” There...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 30, 2023Last comment by John Charles, 20 hours ago | 3 comments | 788 Views
TIM TALK
Lessons learned during the lockdownFour local business owners shared with the Northern California Mentoring Group Tuesday the lessons they learned while coping with the pandemic. They were Matt Richert...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 1, 2021There are no comments yet. 664 Views
TIM TALK
The state water board missed the markThe state water board has egg—or should I say mud—all over its collective face. Earlier this month, board members refused to lift the drought restrictions...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 21, 2017There are no comments yet. 612 Views
TIM TALK
Dublin trustees wisely opt for stabilitySummer vacation has taken on a new sense of peace for Dublin students, parents, teachers and staff. They can be relieved that former Dublin High Principal and Interim...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 9, 2019There are no comments yet. 598 Views
TIM TALK
Livermore-based Sparkz moving battery technology forwardVeteran entrepreneur Sanjiv Malhotra shared with attendees at Innovation Tri-Valley’s 2023 Gamechanger awards Wednesday night why his company, Sparkz of Livermore,...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 30, 2023Last comment by Compoundinggal, 22 hours ago | 1 comment | 585 Views
TIM TALK
Manufacturing companies are alive and well in the East BayIf you have questions about whether manufacturing can still flourish in the East Bay, don’t worry—it can and it is. That’s one takeaway from the East Bay...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Oct. 22, 2019There are no comments yet. 576 Views
TIM TALK
Coronavirus causes shift in Veeva's meeting plansThe coronavirus in China changed plans dramatically for Pleasanton-based Veeva Systems. The maker of cloud-computing software for the pharmaceutical and life...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 11, 2020There are no comments yet. 512 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Do I Really Have to Study a Foreign Language? Yes! And Here’s WhyWhen preparing to apply for college, most students are aware that they must remain rigorous in core courses, like English and mathematics. However, many students...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 28, 2023Last comment by Kasey Kee, 22 hours ago | 2 comments | 498 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
College textbooks 101While I loved reading growing up, books were the bane of my existence in college. I went to a college which operated on the quarter system. Three times every year...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Mar. 29, 2023Last comment by Kasey Kee, 22 hours ago | 2 comments | 458 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couple Time and Work TimeI hear couples say they are too busy to spend time together. They work too much. I see long, long work hours in every couple who comes in. And it takes a toll. Couples...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 9, 2017There are no comments yet. 445 Views
AROUND THE VALLEY
A hat tip and (re)introductionThe name of this column is a hat tip to two journalists who had columns in this space for many years. Jeb Bing, the founding editor of the Pleasanton Weekly,...
Original post made by Gina Channell Wilcox on Mar. 8, 2022There are no comments yet. 375 Views
TIM TALK
Amazon purchase likely dooms East Pleasanton Specific PlanThe announcement last week of Amazon’s purchase of 58.5 acres in East Pleasanton likely spelled the end to a master plan for the entire area. The city of Pleasanton...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 28, 2021Last comment by Lahommed, on Sep 28, 2021 at 10:00 am | 1 comment | 337 Views
TIM TALK
A concerted 'Next Step' for local nonprofit supporting pregnant womenOne of the Livermore Valley's oldest nonprofits will change its name next month to continue fulfilling its mission to serve women dealing with unplanned pregnancies. The...
Original post made by pleasantonweekly.com on Jul. 17, 2019There are no comments yet. 316 Views
TIM TALK
Gov. Newsom ignores dismal economic trends in CaliforniaGov. Gavin Newsom spent much of the summer traveling around the state to announce big spending plans for the state’s $100 billion year-over-year budget surplus. The...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 10, 2021Last comment by KG, on Aug 10, 2021 at 2:09 pm | 2 comments | 283 Views
TIM TALK
Rising Loafer closed this month after owner died suddenlyPleasanton lost one of my favorite downtown establishments when relatives of Mary Costello closed the Rising Loafer. Earlier this summer, Mary, 54, had died unexpectedly...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 27, 2019Last comment by Cholo, on Aug 27, 2019 at 10:25 am | 1 comment | 154 Views
TIM TALK
New federal fish decision likely will impact the valleyFederal wildlife agencies had some good news about regulations for the Delta this week. The agencies updated a rigid 2008 biological opinion concerning the endangered...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Oct. 24, 2019There are no comments yet. 84 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Infertility and MiscarriageIt seems that some women can get pregnant so easily (maybe even when they didn’t want to be), sail through the months, and have a nice, healthy baby. I am...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 9, 2016There are no comments yet. 82 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Selecting a Premed Undergraduate ProgramLike all educational opportunities, premed programs vary in terms of focus, quality, and the support they provide students. While some of these differences are reasonably...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 28, 2021There are no comments yet. 56 Views
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Looking forward to reading more about Pleasanton in the 1950s
By Tim Hunt | 0 comments | 856 views
I Do, I Don’t: One Reason Feelings Matter
By Chandrama Anderson | 3 comments | 788 views
Do I Really Have to Study a Foreign Language? Yes! And Here’s Why
By Elizabeth LaScala | 2 comments | 498 views
College textbooks 101
By Monith Ilavarasan | 2 comments | 458 views
2023 guide to summer camps
Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
